Tickety Toc

All of the town’s residents suddenly start scratching themselves, an itch that spreads through the whole community. The pervasive irritation leaves everyone uncomfortable and bewildered. Tommy and Tallulah suspect that the cause may be train‑dog fleas that have been passed on by Pufferty, possibly infecting everyone.

Itchy Time is a short‑form programme presented as an episode, centred on a quirky slice of life in a small community. The show’s title hints at the discomfort that drives the story forward, and the format keeps the narrative tight and focused on a single, unusual incident. In this particular instalment, the whole town suddenly finds itself plagued by an inexplicable urge to scratch. The mass itching spreads quickly, affecting every resident without any clear cause, creating a palpable sense of collective unease throughout the community. The episode follows Tommy and Tallulah as they try to make sense of the situation. Observing the widespread irritation, the duo begins to wonder whether the town’s members have all contracted a bout of train‑dog fleas, a rather specific and odd source for the symptoms. Their suspicion points directly at Pufferty, the character linked to the train‑dog fleas. Tommy and Tallulah’s theory suggests that whatever Pufferty has been carrying may have inadvertently infected the townsfolk, offering a simple, if unconventional, explanation for the sudden scratching epidemic.